8-K: Current report filing
Published on February 7, 2018
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8‑K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 7, 2018
(Date of earliest event reported)
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BALL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Indiana
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001-07349
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35-0160610
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
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of Incorporation)
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File No.)
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Identification No.)
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10 Longs Peak Drive, P.O. Box 5000, Broomfield, CO 80021-2510
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP Code)
(303) 469-3131
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8‑K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b‑2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b‑2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Ball Corporation
Current Report on Form 8–K
Dated February 7, 2018
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Item 2.02.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On February 7, 2018, Ball Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and full year earnings for 2017, which results are set forth in the press release dated February 7, 2018, and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Earnings information regarding the fourth quarter and full year 2017, as well as information regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures, are set forth in the attached press release.
The information in this Report shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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The following are furnished as exhibits to this report:
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Exhibit 99.1
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Ball Corporation Press Release dated February 7, 2018
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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BALL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
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By:
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/s/ Scott C. Morrison
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Name:
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Scott C. Morrison
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Title:
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer |
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Date:
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February 7, 2018
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Ball Corporation
Form 8–K
February 7, 2018
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description
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Exhibit No.
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Ball Corporation Press Release dated February 7, 2018
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99.1
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